Diego Lopes x Ilia Topuria? Brazilian explains why he became a reserve for the UFC Casa Branca main fight

Diego lopes Makes weight and confirms fight in UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/diegolopesmma

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Diego lopes He showed why he's known as 'El Brabo' inside the octagon. The Brazilian, scheduled to face Steve Garcia in a duel valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg) in UFC White HouseHe drew attention at the official weigh-in by stepping on the scale twice. In addition to confirming his fight in the division, he also registered the lightweight weight (up to 70,3 kg), positioning himself as a possible reserve for the main event of the division.

In a video published by UFC Brazil, Diego lopes He explained that the decision stemmed from his constant willingness to embrace challenges. After confirmation that Arman Tsarukyan Although he would not be attending the event, his team contacted the organizers to offer themselves as a reservation option.

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“The guys already know what I'm like, I always like challenges, and when we found out that Arman wasn't coming, we asked Hunter: 'Can we offer to be the backup?' He said: 'Oh, sure, if you want to weigh in twice, there's no problem.' So we ended up weighing in twice, hydrating, and hitting the weight at 65,7kg, let's fight! And now we're going, we also weighed in at 70,3kg and we're ready for anything that happens, we'll be there,” he said. Diego lopes.

Ready for anything! 💪

Today the @DiegoLopesMMA He made weight for his fight, and also to be a reserve fighter for the main event of #UFCWhiteHouse! ⚖️

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UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

UFC Fan Fest set up on the White House lawn. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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UFC White House

O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes